Megan Thee Stallion was taken to the hospital after feeling unwell while performing in the Broadway production of Moulin Rouge! The Musical. She later shared on social media that she had been overexerting herself recently.
According to a spokesperson speaking to Variety, the singer started feeling extremely ill during Tuesday’s show. An understudy stepped in to continue the performance. Doctors determined that her symptoms were due to severe fatigue, dehydration, vasoconstriction, and low metabolic levels. After being discharged, she was advised to rest.
In an Instagram post, the Grammy-winning artist announced that she would be taking a break from Wednesday’s performances to recuperate. She assured fans that she would return to the stage on Thursday, fully recovered and prepared to give her best performance.
Acknowledging the incident as a wake-up call, Megan Thee Stallion admitted to pushing herself beyond her limits and running on empty. She expressed fear of fainting on stage and emphasized the importance of listening to her body’s signals.
Having recently made her Broadway debut as Harold Zidler in Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Megan Thee Stallion was scheduled to conclude her eight-week run on May 17. Noteworthy artists who have previously portrayed Zidler include Boy George, Wayne Brady, Tituss Burgess, and Bob the Drag Queen.
The musical, based on the 2001 Baz Luhrmann film of the same name, marks Megan Thee Stallion as the first female performer to take on the role of MC in a professional production of the show worldwide. She expressed enthusiasm for embracing the new creative challenge presented by theater and anticipated showcasing a different side of herself to her audience.
Various musicians have faced hospitalization due to exhaustion in the past. For instance, Ace Frehley of Kiss was hospitalized for exhaustion in 2016, leading to a show cancellation in New York. In a similar vein, Justin Bieber collapsed backstage during a London concert in 2013 but managed to complete the performance with the aid of oxygen before seeking medical attention. Additionally, Mariah Carey sought treatment for extreme exhaustion in 2001 owing to her demanding work schedule.
Set to conclude its seven-year run on July 26, Moulin Rouge! The Musical offers a modern twist on the happenings within a Parisian nightclub at the turn of the century, featuring contemporary hits like Single Ladies and Firework alongside the iconic track Lady Marmalade.
